Central District of California • 5:26-cv-00354
Maher Rafik Moric Kelada v. Ernesto Santacruz Jr
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Case Information
Filed: January 27, 2026
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
February 23, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 27, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-41367166 for $5 filing fee, filed by Petitioner Maher Rafik Moric Kelada. (Attorney Gihan L. Thomas added to party Maher Rafik Moric Kelada(pty:pet))(Thomas, Gihan) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#2
Jan 27, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner Maher Rafik Moric Kelada. (Thomas, Gihan) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
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Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
#3
Jan 28, 2026
Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#4
Jan 30, 2026
Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition
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Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition
#5
Feb 16, 2026
Reply (Motion related)
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Reply (Motion related)
#6
Feb 19, 2026
Order to Show Cause
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Order to Show Cause
#7
Feb 23, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
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Feb 23, 2026
Response
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Response
Parties
Kelada
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Santacruz Jr
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